Tennessee Land for Sale near Watauga Lake
Owner Financing Available! (see details below)
Ascend to new heights with this mountaintop property near Watauga Lake and enjoy breathtaking scenery and the convenience of utilities.
- Power & Water along the road
- Secluded Driveway
- New Survey
- Very Buildable
- Only 25 mins to Watauga Lake
- Mountain Views
- Priced Well Below Market
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email info@acretown.com if you have any questions or would like to make an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you. We’ve posted a lot of info below – including critical instructions for visiting the property – so please keep reading!
Best Deal in the Market – Check Zillow or Redfin and You’ll Agree!
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- ADDRESS (street # estimated – use GPS for navigation): 1405 Tamarack Ct, Butler, TN 37640
- SIZE: 2.69 acres
- GPS COORDINATES: 36.277113, -82.036490
- PARCEL #: 069-024.63
- ABRIDGED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Heartwood Sub Pb D Pg 309 Lot 70
- FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: view here
- PLAT MAP/SURVEY: view here (get County’s boundary/KML file here – opens in Google Earth)
- TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean – no back taxes, no liens)
- MINERAL RIGHTS: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer (we have no knowledge of severance of mineral rights by a previous owner)
- DIMENSIONS (approximate): starting at SE corner at road, 61′ NW (along road) x 390′ W x 348′ S x 435′ SE x 411′ N x 266′ NW x 389′ E to POB
- FLOODPLAIN: none
- WETLANDS: none
- ELEVATION: 3328 feet
- TERRAIN: mountainous
- CONDITION: graded road channels, mostly wooded
- ACCESS: via a deeded driveway easement to Tamarack Court, a private gravel road (see easement deed here)
- POWER: available along the road frontage from Mountain Electric (423-727-1800)
- WATER: available via community well (see agreement here)
- WASTEWATER: septic system would need to be installed
- The built-in savings you receive on all Acretown properties frees up extra money to install a variety of conventional and more modern, non-conventional septic systems, like mound systems, pressurized dosing, plastic chamber leach fields, aerobic treatment, etc. (which have become popular solutions in rare cases of non-satisfactory perc tests).
- TAXES: $201 in 2024
- HOA: Heartwood HOA (contact: Wayne Jones, wjacket1975@gmail.com)
- HOA FEES: $650 per year for land only, or $800 per year for built-out lots
- DEED RESTRICTIONS: Heartwood HOA CC+R’s
- residential only – max of 1 home per lot
- 1200 sf minimum home size
- setbacks: 30′ from road, 15′ from other lot lines
- no livestock
- no subdividing
- mobile homes OK only as temporary residence (maximum 2 weeks)
- see full doc here
- RESTRICTIONS/ZONING: A-1B Agriculture
- CCR’s above are more restrictive
- see the full zoning doc here
- SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Central (Elementary) – Cloudland (Middle School) – Cloudland (High School)
- NEAREST CITIES: Roan Mountain < Johnson City
- NEAREST AIRPORTS: Elizabethton Municipal (1 hr 5 mins), Tri Cities Airport (1 hr 38 mins), Charlotte Douglas International (2 hrs 59 mins)
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
- Assessor (423) 542-1806
- Treasurer (423) 542-1811
- Recorder (423) 542-1830
- Clerk (423) 542-1814
- Planning & Zoning (423) 518-4105
- County GIS
coming soon . . .
You can go view the property at your convenience – owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you’re heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We’d appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Click HERE to open the destination in Google Maps, and simply enter your starting point to get step-by-step directions.
- From this link, you can press “Directions” (on the left), enter your starting point, and Google Maps will provide you with step-by-step directions.
- You can also click “Send to Phone” if you’re viewing this on your computer
- And “Save” to download the directions so they’ll still work if you lose cell service.
If for some reason you’re having trouble with that link, you can navigate to GPS coordinates: 36.277113, -82.036490
WALKING THE PROPERTY LINES w/YOUR PHONE: We highly recommend downloading Google Earth to your phone if you don’t already have it. Then . . .
- Download the property boundary file (called a KML or KMZ file) here. You may be prompted to click “download” one more time, so do that . . . OR you may be prompted to immediately open the file with Google Earth and, in that case, do that and ignore the remaining steps. Otherwise . . .
- Open Google Earth
- Go to the main menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen), then Projects > Open > Import KML file > select the KML file you just downloaded (it should show up on that screen).
Now you should be able to see the property lines on the map, and the green dot represents where you’re currently standing. This is a very important tool to learn BEFORE you head out there. Please call us if you have any questions about it.
Located near the Appalachian highlands, this property offers easy access to some of East Tennessee’s most stunning recreational spots. Just a short drive away, Roan Mountain State Park invites outdoor enthusiasts to explore over 12 miles of scenic hiking trails through hardwood forests and wildflower-filled meadows, with the Appalachian Trail passing nearby. Watauga Lake, one of the state’s most pristine mountain lakes, is a haven for boating, paddleboarding, and fishing—especially for smallmouth bass. For those craving off-road excitement, Doe Mountain Recreation Area delivers with more than 8,600 acres of rugged terrain for ATVs, dirt bikes, and mountain biking adventures. When it’s time to stock up on essentials, Elizabethton is the closest town with grocery stores and conveniences, while the nearest Walmart is located in the larger hub of Johnson City—also offering full medical services, big-box retail, and dining. For a taste of local charm, don’t miss the Watauga Lake Winery or the historic Butler Museum nearby, perfect for a relaxing afternoon of wine-tasting or cultural discovery.
NEARBY – Watauga Lake Winery (28 mins), Watauga Lake (25 mins), Roan Mountain State Park (44 mins), The Butler Museum (46 mins), Doe Mountain Recreation Area (52 mins), Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (1h05 mins), Wilbur Lake (1h09 mins), Backbone Rock Recreation Area (1h15 mins), Bristol Caverns (1h28 mins), Virginia Creeper Trail (1h47 mins), and more!
ROAN MOUNTAIN (40 mins, nearest town & grocery store)
- RETAIL – Dollar General, Plumbers Hardware, Redi Mart Supermarket, Roan Mountain Lawn & Garden, and more!
- RESTAURANTS – Subway, Highlander BBQ, Holy Smokes BBQ, Frank & Marty’s Pizza, American Steak & Wine Bar, and more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Roan Mountain Fire, Roan Mountain Pharmacy
- RECREATIONAL – Doe River, Roan Mountain Disc Golf Course
ELIZABETHTON (60 mins, nearest city & Walmart)
- RETAIL – Walmart, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Ingles Markets, Food City, and more!
- RESTAURANTS – Mcdonalds, Wendys, Taco Johns, Chick-fil-A, Burger King, Hardees, Arbys, and more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, Tri-Cities Health, Ballad Health Medical Associates Family Medicine, SOFHA Walk-In Clinic, Fast Pace Health Urgent Care, Medical Care, and more.
- RECREATIONAL – Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, Elizabethton Covered Bridge, Carter Mansion (part of Sycamore Shoals State Park), Sabine Hill, Veterans Monument, Tweetsie Trail, Blue Hole Falls, Elizabethton Linear Path, Riverside Park, and Elizabethton Golf Course.
JOHNSON CITY (1 hr 10 mins, nearest major city)
OWNER FINANCING: We do offer owner financing under the following terms:
- Owner Financed Price = $32,300
- Down Payment = $7,000
- Monthly Payment = $862.09
- Term = 3 years (36 months)
- Interest Rate = 10.9%
- No Pre-Payoff Penalty!
We have a two-week waiting period after the posting of our original MLS listing before we open up the owner-financing option. Also, if you would like to make a larger down payment in exchange for a slightly lower interest rate and/or fewer payments, we can certainly accomodate that, so just let us know! If you’d like to buy this property via owner financing, call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email him at info@acretown.com and we’ll get you set up!
OUTSIDE FINANCING: Your best deal for third-party financing will come from Farm Credit, Rural 1st, or E-Construction Loans and their details are below:
Farm Credit Mid America is one of the best local land lenders in the area for rural properties and they require as little as 10% down up to a 30-year term, with interest rates as low as 7.55%, with no pre-payoff penalties. Please contact them by phone at (423) 477-0201 or visit their nearest office for more information: 109 Centre Park Dr, Johnson City, TN 37615. They do serve Tennessee.
Rural 1st is America’s leading land lender for rural properties and they require as little as 15% down on a 10 or 15-year fixed land loan, with no PMI, and they prefer a credit score of 720 or better. Please contact Michael Wirth by phone or email at (502) 553-8152 or michael.wirth@rural1st.com. They do serve Tennessee.
E-Construction Loans, Tim Jarvis, timjarvis@sbcglobal.net, (408) 238-4606: Tim is a land lender and offers loans at 10% down, 25-year amortization and a balloon payment in 10 years. Please contact him for all the details. They serve all states but AZ, HI, MO, NC, NV, NY, PA, TX, and VA.
At this price range though, a personal loan from your bank or credit union is probably the easiest and quickest way to secure financing.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email at info@acretown.com if you’d like to discuss an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: We are investors, and are selling this lot For Sale By Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a realtor, then you’re welcome to have them contact us on your behalf. We do offer 2.5% commission to buyer agents.
WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT SO CHEAP? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that’s our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly . . . and more of it! In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).
DISCLAIMER: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyer’s responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, buildability, and approved/allowable useage for the property. We are happy to help however we can.